Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
shanghaiers	18	18
shapelier	15	15
shaper	11	11
shapers	12	12
sharable	14	14
shard	8	8
shards	9	9
share	7	7
shareability	20	20
shareable	15	15
sharecrop	17	17
sharecropped	24	24
sharecropper	23	23
sharecroppers	24	24
sharecropping	27	27
sharecrops	18	18
shared	9	9
shareholder	17	17
shareholders	18	18
shareholding	21	21
shareholdings	22	22
sharer	8	8
sharers	9	9
shares	8	8
shareware	14	14